NEW YORK – Rep. Jamaal Bowman issued the following statement regarding Rosh Hashanah:

“Shana Tovah to our friends, family, neighbors, in NY-16, across the country and around the world who are observing Rosh Hashanah. My office and my family wish you peace, prosperity, health, and happiness in the new year.

“Every day I am proud to represent NY-16, which is home to a historic and vibrant Jewish community — one of the largest in the country. This has been a tremendously difficult year, as we’ve witnessed and experienced an ongoing global pandemic, economic crisis, extreme weather disasters, and disgusting hate crimes against members of the Jewish community. We’ve also seen people rising to the occasion to support their neighbors, build systems of mutual aid, and advocate for a society based on our common humanity.

“It is my hope that in this new year we’ll have the opportunity to build upon our work to spread peace and understanding, end antisemitism and all forms of hate, and build an economically and socially vibrant district. I’m looking forward to continuing to grow meaningful relationships with Jewish constituents in our district and make our home even safer and stronger for decades to come.”

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